Catherine Gould, candidate, New Bedford mayor

Reason for running: I felt it wasn't right (un American) that Scott Lang was running unopposed. Also I hoped to encourage the average citizen to return to local government.

Three key issues: Using better digital solutions, I want to work to fix the process of government by making all activities transparent. Advance neighborhood input and control by encouraging the legal partnering of Government and neighborhoods using both Business and Community Improvement Districts. I would refocus spending on bread and butter issues that have direct and visible impact on New Bedford's perception by citizens and visitors.

Other relevant experience: TV Hostess of her own Public Access Show Ah-Boo-Ya which profiled New Bedford businesses, interviewed Politicians (Scott Lang two times) and general silliness. 2005-2007; Member of the Mayor's Youth Council 2002 -2004; Covered the 2004 Oscars for the Weekly Compass; Wrote a few socially oriented articles for the opinion page of the Standard Times.